For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 762 students in the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Idlewild South is Piney Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Eaglewind Dr
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte, NC include Piney Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Idlewild South, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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